San Diego Chargers
Antonio Gates - #85 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 255 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/18/1980 |
| Birthplace | Detroit, MI |
| College | Kent State |
| Years played | 11 |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | 538 | 7 |
Chargers add TE depth behind Gates
The Chargers have reached a one-year deal with TE Dante Rosario, creating more depth behind starter Antonio Gates.
Chargers re-sign TE McMichael
The Chargers have re-signed TE Randy McMichael, keeping a valuable run blocker and receiver on their roster.
Chargers add S Bigby
The Chargers, who lost S Steve Gregory in free agency to the Patriots earlier in the week, have compensated for it by signing free-agent S Atari Bigby.
Whitehurst returns to Chargers
After two failed seasons in Seattle, QB Charlie Whitehurst is returning to the team that drafted him in 2006, San Diego, which then cut veteran QB Billy Volek.
Chargers sign WR Royal
The Chargers have added their second receiver since losing Vincent Jackson in free agency, signing Eddie Royal on Thursday evening.
Patriots sign SS Gregory
The Patriots have signed former Chargers free-agent SS Steve Gregory to a three-year contract.
After setbacks, Chargers turning things around
After losing three Pro Bowl players early in the offseason, the Chargers have turned things around with some signings that improve the roster.
Fantasy spin: LeRon McClain
LeRon McClain is now a Charger, replacing Mike Tolbert but will he be used like Tolbert was the past two seasons? William Del Pilar breaks it down.
Chargers add RB McClain
Le'Ron McClain has signed with the Chargers, giving them a bigger back to presumably replace free agent Mike Tolbert.
Chargers sign OLB Johnson
In an attempt to bolster their linebacking corps, the Chargers have signed OLB Jarret Johnson to a four-year contract.
Chargers keep Gaither with four-year deal
The Chargers have signed OT Jared Gaither to a four-year contract, a major boost to a team that has had a rough offseason thus far on the offensive line.
Fantasy spin: Robert Meachem
The Chargers quickly replaced the loss of WR Vincent Jackson with Robert Meachem but what should fantasy owners expect? William Del Pilar breaks it down.
Chargers add WR Meachem
Hours after losing WR Vincent Jackson to the Buccaneers, the Chargers signed free-agent WR Robert Meachem to a four-year deal.
Bucs gamble on Jackson with division rivals in mind
After staying out of the free-agent melee for the past few offseasons, the Buccaneers took a tremendous risk, albeit one that could pay big dividends, on the first day of free agency.
Chargers re-sign C Hardwick
The Chargers announced on Tuesday that they have re-signed C Nick Hardwick to a three-year contract.
PLAYER NEWS
Gates caught two passes for 44 yards and one score Sunday in a 27-17 win over the Jets.|||||||
Gates has found the end zone two weeks in a row but it may be too little, too late for fantasy owners.
Gates finished with three catches for 43 yards and a touchdown in a win against the Chiefs Thursday night.|||||||
It was only Gates' second game this season with a touchdown. He scored in six games a year ago. Gates caught a 14-yard yard scoring pass from Philip Rivers on the game's opening drive to snap a streak of six straight quarters without a touchdown.
Gates had six catches for 81 yards and two scores Monday in a 35-24 loss to Denver.|||||||
Gates' receptions, yards and TDs were all season highs.
Gates also was active for the Chargers against the Atlanta Falcons in a matchup of undefeated teams.|||||||
Gates was inactive last week after hurting his ribs in the opener at Oakland.
Gates and running back Ryan Mathews are among the San Diego Chargers' inactives for their game against the Tennessee Titans.|||||||
Gates has a rib injury.
